49ers Sign RB Glenn Winston, Waive Kendall Hunter

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed running back Glenn Winston to a three-year deal on Monday. To make room on the roster, the team has waived/injured running back Kendall Hunter.

The San Francisco 49ers signed running back Glenn Winston to a three-year deal on Monday.

To make room on the roster, the team waived/injured running back Kendall Hunter. An undrafted rookie free agent, Winston spent two seasons at Michigan State before finishing his collegiate career at Northwood University. In 2013, Winston played in eight games and rushed for 717 yards and nine touchdowns on 175 carries for the Timberwolves.

Winston, 25, is a native of Detroit, Mich.

Hunter was originally drafted by the 49ers in the fourth round (115th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He has played in 43 games (one start) and rushed for 1,202 yards and seven touchdowns on 262 carries over the past three seasons.